Woad Blue Chunky Shetland Yarn (206)

Information about…

The base yarn is a beautifully soft totally British chunky yarn, commercially spun in Yorkshire from British Shetland sheep. It is hand-dyed with organic, homegrown Woad, using minimal input method based on over 3,000 years of sustainable dyeing. Sometimes I do create blue Shetland yarn and here it is.  This is all part of the unpredictable nature of the fermentation dyeing process.

Now sold as a centre pulled ball so you can start your project even quicker.

What the yarn is great for

This is my go to yarn for nalbinding or weaving some chunky, textured items. It is also great to crochet or knit with.

Environmental Impact

If you are looking for an ethical product with a low carbon footprint, look no further.

The key points:

• British grown and processed yarn
• Soap is bio-degradable
• Dyed with homegrown organic plant dyes

Be aware

Once a specific colour is gone, it is gone!  Due to the nature of natural dyes (the dye pigment varies with weather and time of day it is harvested), it is impossible to exactly colour match, although I can get close.  Therefore, if you see something you love don’t hesitate to buy and make sure you order enough for your project.

The colours in the photos are the best match I can make, but there is variation between screens and devices.

If you see a colour you particularly like and there is insufficient available for you project, please contact me and I will provide you with a custom order for the amount you need. There may be a slight colour difference, but we can discuss this.

Shipping

All items are sent 2^nd class small parcel Royal Mail.  Remember, if you spend more than £20, postage and packaging is free.  More details can be found on the shipping page.